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Per your requests, I've compiled my favorite belt tips and tricks into one video. It was nice and awkward lying down while filming the trench-tying tutorial, but hopefully the neck strain and burning abs were worth it : )

Your vids have such personality and are so useful! Many thanks for going to the trouble to film that laying down, lol. I'm direction challenged and didn't get it until seeing it from that angle. I've actually always stayed away from belted coats bec I find the simple knots cumbersome but cinching in the waist makes a world of a difference. If JCrew ever restocks on their townhouse trench in camel 00P, I'm going to have to buy now!

It's crazy talk, but learning how to tie the cute half-knot may be the final convincing I need to get that Burberry trench, hahaha. Jean! Look what you've done. I kid :) Thank you for always being so helpful with your tips!

@AlexandraHi Alexandra! In the 7 links of reviews/posts, I have kept: #2 black raincoat, #3 black wool coat, #4 blue/gray jacket, #7 khaki trench, and then I have one super warm toggle coat that I don't think has gotten any blog love yet!

I love how you tied the Burberry coat. I'll have to see if my Zara one is long enough to do so as well!! It definitely saves all that looping time!

For more belt (and other fashion) tips, I highly recommend Chriselle Lim. I LOVE this video and have been using the techniques she taught nonstop (specifically the fish & infinity loops). The fish loop is super adorable and the infinity loop is really cool if your belt is long enough. Have fun ;D

Thank you for this video. It is very helpful. I have always seen those belt hangers and I probably have one somewhere. But I never knew what they are for. Also I need to run out and get belt hole puncher.

Jean, great video! I bought the belt punch after you showed it in a past post. I love it and have used it several times. Just recently to help my son with a Halloween costume that needed a belt around his head. Ha Ha Also, a tip I learned somewhere for that extra belt material, is to put those teeny tiny hair rubber bands around the belt and simply slip the extra through it. They come in packs of about 100 and come in clear, black and brown. I find they work really well. Patti

Love your blog! Just came back from the mall & wanted you & other fellow petites to know that The Limited just started carrying dress trousers in Size 00 Short! They have got to be THE BEST fitting pants I have ever tried off the rack, which is pretty darn exciting for someone who hardly ever fits anything "as is", especially pants (I'm 5'3" & about 110). The price was a little steeper than what I'd typically pay ($74.90), but I had a 25% coupon & Limited has sales all the time & there was no way I was going to pass them up. When I asked the SA for any other pants in that size fully intending to buy them all lol, she informed me that they only came in that 1 color & style (Black, "Drew" fit). She said they're doing a kind of test run first to see how well they sell before deciding whether to offer 00 in other colors & styles.

So I figure we petites are always saying how we wish retailers would cater more to people our size- so here's our chance to show them that we are out there & more than willing to buy well made, attractive clothing that fits! I know it sounds like I work for the company but I promise I don't lol! I would just be really sad if I went back 6 months from now & they say that they stopped carrying that size b/c there wasn't a big enough market for it. So hopefully the pants work for some of the other ladies out there :)

Thanks jean for the knot tying video. I have always intrigued by the half knot on J Crew catalog and I finally got the tip. I immedately tried it on my trench and it looks fantastic. Thank you so much, you are always so informative!!!

Jean, do you have retailer resources for belts that are meant to be worn at the waist? I'm okay with punching holes, but most of the belts are nowhere near the length I want, and that's especially awkward when the belt is a little bit wider than skinny. I tried on this dress at LOFT, loved it, but sadly left it because I thought it looked silly without a belt, but there were no belts at any of the stores that were small enough. http://www.loft.com/loft/product/LOFT-Apparel/LOFT-Dresses/Textural-Wool-Blouson-Dress/261143?colorExplode=false&skuId=89923252&catid=catl000054&productPageType=saleProducts&defaultColor=8880

Love that belt hole making tool - hahaha. You look so silly holding it. My usual techinical is to use a hammer and nail - I know I know, it's just faster and easier for me than to run out and buy another tool that will take up space in the house ;)

Thank you everyone so much for watching, and for taking the time to leave a comment! I can't take credit for coming up with most of the ideas, just trying to pass them along because I've found them to be so helpful : )

@Anonymous Decide on what style you want (single breasted, double breasted, khaki vs. black, etc). As for fit, make sure the shoulders fit you. Total length I prefer to hit above the knee. If the sleeves are long, you can have them shortened to fit. Fellow petites have had luck at Banana Republic petites, Ann Taylor also had a petite trench, and Old Navy has petite sized trench coats as well.

@Itsher Hi Itsher, I usually just wear a suit, or skirt with blazer over opaque black tights (bought at H&M or Target) and then flats to commute. If it's precipitating I'm in my black rainboots. Really nothing changes too much from summer except darker colors, thick coat layered over plus scarf, and the tights.

@Melissa E. Thanks for sharing the news! I get so many recommendations to try the Limited. Fellow petite women have had luck there even without their 00 Short, so I'm sure this well be a welcome surprise for them. I'll look online to see if they exist on the website, and tweet to spread the word.

@Tara D Hmm...my shortest belts amongst my collection are from Banana Republic outlet (they have some XS) and also the stretchy elastic banded ones that I find at H&M. If you don't want extra length hanging out, give those a shot, or take your leather belts to the cobbler to get them shortened.

Thanks so much for this post! I ran out as soon as I watched your video and picked up a leather hole puncher from Michael's. I love quick fixes like this that can easily breathe new life into your wardrobe (skinny leopard belt was worn right away!).

Loved the tutorial! I was wondering...I recently bought a London Fog trench coat, and a part of the belt for the coat prevents me from pulling it past some of the belt loops so it's really hard to tie. Do you have any suggestions? I can post pictures if you would mind answering this question! Thanks!